Switzerland Names Eight Bundesliga Players in 2026 World Cup Squad

Switzerland's national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been announced, featuring a strong contingent of players from Germany's Bundesliga. Coach Murat Yakin revealed a squad that includes eight Bundesliga players and one from the 2. Bundesliga. The announcement was creatively teased via social media before the official press conference, engaging fans by showcasing players in their professional environments.

The Bundesliga players named include goalkeeper Gregor Kobel from Borussia Dortmund, Fabian Rieder (FC Augsburg), Johan Manzambi (SC Freiburg), Luca Jaquez (VfB Stuttgart), Nico Elvedi (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Aurèle Amenda (Eintracht Frankfurt), Miro Muheim (Hamburger SV), and Silvan Widmer (FSV Mainz 05). Cedric Itten from Fortuna Düsseldorf, which was relegated from the 2. Bundesliga, also makes the squad. Leading the team as captain is Granit Xhaka, formerly of the Bundesliga and currently with AFC Sunderland in the Premier League. Other notable former Bundesliga players include Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodriguez, Denis Zakaria, and Breel Embolo.

Switzerland is set to compete in Group A of the World Cup with Qatar, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and co-host Canada. Coach Yakin explained the creative rollout of the squad, saying, "I find it fitting to reveal it in a creative way and involve people from various sectors," signaling an engaging approach to communicating with the Swiss football community. The official squad details were finalized at a press conference on May 20, 2026.